Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (IANS) The funeral of CPI-M Politburo member and former Home Minister of Kerala, Kodiyeri Balakrishnan may be held at Payyambalam seaside in Kannur on Monday. The senior leader passed away at Appolo clinic in Chennai on Saturday after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He became sixty eight.

Kodiyeri Balakrishnan become a Member of Legislative Assembly from the Thalassery assembly constituency for 5 terms and he changed into Home and Tourism Minister of Kerala. The senior chief become the CPI-M country secretary for 3 phrases and demitted office recently after he have become severely ill. He is remembered for his down-to-earth mind-set and grass root contact as well as his speeches that were laced with humour.

Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan who additionally hails from Kannur district- the pink citadel of CPI-M, will attend the funeral after cancelling his European trip which he became to adopt from these days.

Kodiyeri Balakrishnan’s mortal remains will attain Kannur airport at eleven a.M. From Chennai, along with his spouse Vinodini, son Advocate Bineesh and daughter-in-regulation, Rinitta.

The CPI-M has made problematic arrangements for the public to pay homage in his home district. His body may be saved for public homage at Thalassery metropolis hall in his hometown.

The demise of my dear comrade and friend Kodiyeri Balakrishnan leaves me devastated. He was an astute leader who dedicated his entire life to build the communist movement and uplift the downtrodden. He will continue to inspire us in our struggles. Red Salute, Comrade.

— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) October 1, 2022

CPI-M Kannur district secretary, M.V. Jayarajan whilst speakme to IANS said: “The passing away of Kodiyeri Balakrishnan is a prime loss to the celebration. The birthday celebration cadres are in mourning. His body can be saved for public to pay their last tributes at numerous points in Kannur district including in Thalassery city corridor.”